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Sorry I missed posting yesterday. I worked on my ordering for our family Christmas as we have a daughter that lives out West so want to get her package ready to send next week. If you know me, I don’t do this till closer to Christmas so this will be good to have this completed. Not quite done yet, but it is coming. It must have been a day for salesmen to come to Larry’s Garage, as that was the rest of the morning. Over the 36 years that Larry and I have worked together in Larry’s Garage, we would have salesperson every day. But now that has changed with the phone, and internet. Yesterday reminded me of those days when we would have the personal attention of salespersons. It was good to see them. I could write a book on how business has changed for us over the 36 years of reopening Larry’s Garage. Then another book on the business of Becky’s Greenhouse. That for another day. I am posting information about the Christmas tree, which is giving us hope. The article talks about the history of the tree and not the reason for Hope. When I google it, what came up was lots of trees were decorated as big trees as that was the HOPE. Reason for the season. Hope is one of them. Stay safe.
Christmas Trees as Hope Christmas tree The Spruce / Margot Cavin
It's not Christmas without a tree. But it wasn't always that way. Early European pagans would use evergreen branches to brighten up their homes during dreary winter months. The tradition of having a tree in the home is somewhat new. Germany developed the Christmas tree tradition during the 16th century. It's said that a German theologian and religious reformer walking home on a winter night was inspired by the beauty of stars twinkling through evergreen tree branches. He recreated the optimism he felt by erecting a tree with candles in his family's living room. Though it took a while for Christian Americans to forget about how the tradition began with non-Christian pagans, the Christmas tree trend finally became widely accepted in this country by the early 20th century.
Taken from https://www.thespruce.com/traditional-christmas-plants-4150457
Christmas Tree Care: Caring For A Live Christmas Tree In Your Home
Caring for a live Christmas tree doesn’t have to be a stressful event. With proper care, you can enjoy a festive-looking tree throughout the Christmas season. Let’s look at how to keep a Christmas tree alive through the holidays.
How to Keep a Christmas Tree Alive
Keeping a Christmas tree alive and healthy throughout the holiday season is easier than one might think. It takes no more effort in caring for a live Christmas tree than it does a vase of cut flowers.
The most important aspect of live Christmas tree care is water. This is true for both cut trees and living (root ball intact) Christmas trees. Water will not only keep the tree alive but will also prevent safety issues associated with drying out. Location is another important consideration. Where the tree is placed in the home determines its longevity.
Cut Christmas Tree Care
Fresh cut trees will last longer by practicing a few simple guidelines. First, you should acclimate the tree before bringing it directly into your home. Going from one extreme to another, such as a cold outdoor environment to the heated indoors, can cause stress on the tree, resulting in dryness and the premature loss of needles. Therefore, it’s better to set the tree in an unheated area, like the garage or basement, for about a day or two before bringing it inside.
Next, you should recut the tree about an inch or so above the base. This will help the Christmas tree absorb water more readily.
Finally, make certain the Christmas tree is placed in a suitable stand with plenty of water. Depending on the size, species, and location of your Christmas tree, it may require up to a gallon or more of water within the first few days in the home.
Live Christmas Tree Safety
Whether caring for a live cut tree or a living one, preventing dryness is key to live Christmas tree safety. Therefore, it’s important to keep the tree watered thoroughly and check water levels daily. A well-watered Christmas tree doesn’t pose any fire risks. Additionally, the tree shouldn’t be located near any heat sources (fireplace, heater, stove, etc.), which will cause drying.
It is also a good idea to keep the tree located where it is less likely to be knocked over, such as in a corner or other seldom travelled area. Make sure all the lights and electrical cords are in suitable working condition as well and remember to turn them off when going to bed at night or leaving for long periods.
Living Christmas Tree Care
Small living Christmas trees are generally kept in a container with soil and treated much like a potted plant. They can be replanted outdoors in spring. The larger living Christmas trees, however, are generally placed in a Christmas tree stand or other suitable container. The root ball should be moistened well and kept this way, watering as needed. The most important consideration with living trees is their length of stay within the home. These trees should never be kept indoors for more than ten days.
Taken from www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/christmas-trees/christmas-tree-care-caring-for-a-live-christmas-tree-in-your-home.htm
Till next time this is Becky Litterer, Becky’s Greenhouse, Dougherty Iowa beckmall@netins.net 641-794-3337 cell 641-903-9365
Christmas Trees as Hope Christmas tree The Spruce / Margot Cavin
It's not Christmas without a tree. But it wasn't always that way. Early European pagans would use evergreen branches to brighten up their homes during dreary winter months. The tradition of having a tree in the home is somewhat new. Germany developed the Christmas tree tradition during the 16th century. It's said that a German theologian and religious reformer walking home on a winter night was inspired by the beauty of stars twinkling through evergreen tree branches. He recreated the optimism he felt by erecting a tree with candles in his family's living room. Though it took a while for Christian Americans to forget about how the tradition began with non-Christian pagans, the Christmas tree trend finally became widely accepted in this country by the early 20th century.
Taken from https://www.thespruce.com/traditional-christmas-plants-4150457
Christmas Tree Care: Caring For A Live Christmas Tree In Your Home
Caring for a live Christmas tree doesn’t have to be a stressful event. With proper care, you can enjoy a festive-looking tree throughout the Christmas season. Let’s look at how to keep a Christmas tree alive through the holidays.
How to Keep a Christmas Tree Alive
Keeping a Christmas tree alive and healthy throughout the holiday season is easier than one might think. It takes no more effort in caring for a live Christmas tree than it does a vase of cut flowers.
The most important aspect of live Christmas tree care is water. This is true for both cut trees and living (root ball intact) Christmas trees. Water will not only keep the tree alive but will also prevent safety issues associated with drying out. Location is another important consideration. Where the tree is placed in the home determines its longevity.
Cut Christmas Tree Care
Fresh cut trees will last longer by practicing a few simple guidelines. First, you should acclimate the tree before bringing it directly into your home. Going from one extreme to another, such as a cold outdoor environment to the heated indoors, can cause stress on the tree, resulting in dryness and the premature loss of needles. Therefore, it’s better to set the tree in an unheated area, like the garage or basement, for about a day or two before bringing it inside.
Next, you should recut the tree about an inch or so above the base. This will help the Christmas tree absorb water more readily.
Finally, make certain the Christmas tree is placed in a suitable stand with plenty of water. Depending on the size, species, and location of your Christmas tree, it may require up to a gallon or more of water within the first few days in the home.
Live Christmas Tree Safety
Whether caring for a live cut tree or a living one, preventing dryness is key to live Christmas tree safety. Therefore, it’s important to keep the tree watered thoroughly and check water levels daily. A well-watered Christmas tree doesn’t pose any fire risks. Additionally, the tree shouldn’t be located near any heat sources (fireplace, heater, stove, etc.), which will cause drying.
It is also a good idea to keep the tree located where it is less likely to be knocked over, such as in a corner or other seldom travelled area. Make sure all the lights and electrical cords are in suitable working condition as well and remember to turn them off when going to bed at night or leaving for long periods.
Living Christmas Tree Care
Small living Christmas trees are generally kept in a container with soil and treated much like a potted plant. They can be replanted outdoors in spring. The larger living Christmas trees, however, are generally placed in a Christmas tree stand or other suitable container. The root ball should be moistened well and kept this way, watering as needed. The most important consideration with living trees is their length of stay within the home. These trees should never be kept indoors for more than ten days.
Taken from www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/christmas-trees/christmas-tree-care-caring-for-a-live-christmas-tree-in-your-home.htm
Till next time this is Becky Litterer, Becky’s Greenhouse, Dougherty Iowa beckmall@netins.net 641-794-3337 cell 641-903-9365
